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About the Role

This dedicated role supports prestigious Times Media brands, including The Times, Sunday Times, Times Radio, and TLS. As a Filmmaker, you will be a key creative and technical member of the MOSAIC team, responsible for shooting, directing, editing, and executing compelling video content and motion graphics for social, digital, and broadcast platforms. The role involves full video production, filmmaking, and motion graphics, with proactive involvement from production through to final execution and edit. You will collaborate with the Design Director, creatives, and copywriters to produce on-brand films, videos, and animations for social media and broadcast channels, bringing a critical eye for detail, a strong understanding of visual storytelling and film production principles, and a passion for pushing creative boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality video shoots, demonstrating expertise in camera operation, lighting, sound recording, and on-set direction for diverse content needs.
• Skilfully edit raw footage into polished, engaging content, incorporating sound design, music, colour grading, and visual effects.
• Collaborate with creative and copywriters to develop social scripts that complement and enhance visual storytelling.
• Stay ahead of emerging social and video formats, proactively suggesting and experimenting with new approaches.
• Use WPP Open's tools and technology to streamline production workflows and improve efficiency.
• Share learnings and best practices, contributing to the wider creative output of the agency.

Requirements

• A compelling portfolio/showreel showcasing a diverse range of filmmaking, video production (shooting and editing), and motion graphics work.
• Expertise in film production principles, visual storytelling, directing, editing, and animation.
• A keen eye for cinematography, composition, lighting, typography, and colour theory.
• A passion for motion design, social media trends, and innovative video formats.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Filmmaking
• Video Production
• Motion Graphics
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• Plugins
• Expressions
• Workflow Techniques
• Design Principles
• Typography
• Layout
• Digital Media Channels
• Social Platforms
• 3D Software (Cinema 4D, Blender) - Plus
• Agency Systems and Technologies - Plus
• WPP Open ecosystem
• Figma - Plus

Location

• Remote
• Hybrid

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Proven experience as a Filmmaker, Video Producer, Director or Hybrid Creative within a creative, content or media agency, with a strong emphasis on end-to-end video production.

About the Company

• MOSAIC, part of WPP, is a dynamic, integrated team dedicated to delivering innovative and effective creative solutions for News UK brands including The Sun, The Times and Sunday Times, talkSPORT and Virgin Radio.
• We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, our ability to leverage the full power of the WPP network, and our commitment to driving exceptional results.
• We are particularly focused on pushing the boundaries of design and using smart technology to enhance both efficiency and creative impact.
• WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
• We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

Equal Opportunity

• MOSAIC, part of WPP, is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.